# AI Answering Service for Contractors > Canonical: https://dialzara.com/industries/contractors > Summary: AI receptionist for contractors: answers while you are on the job site, captures estimate requests and books site visits 24/7. From $29/mo, 7-day free trial. ## AI Receptionist & Answering Service for Contractors You can’t take calls from a ladder. Dialzara answers your contracting business’s calls 24/7, captures project scope, budget and timeline, books estimate visits into your calendar, and sends urgent calls from active clients straight to you. ## The problem you face every day ### On the Job Site, Off the Phone Your hands are full of blueprints, tools, and subcontractor problems all day. Homeowners requesting estimates call during your busiest hours, and you can't pull out your phone on an active construction site. ### Bids Lost Before You Knew They Existed You built this business with your hands, but it feels like it's slipping through your fingers. Every evening you spend returning calls is an evening away from your family — and half those callers already hired someone else. ### Building Projects Shouldn't Stall at the First Phone Call A homeowner shouldn't have to gamble on which contractor will actually call them back. ## We understand your world We know contractors don't sit behind desks. You're on ladders, under houses, and in the mud. Taking calls between swinging a hammer isn't just inconvenient — it's unsafe. Dialzara handles your phones so you can focus on the craftsmanship that built your reputation. ### By the numbers - **24/7** — Answering, including nights and weekends - **Unlimited** — Simultaneous calls, so callers don't hit a busy signal - **$29/mo** — Starting price, with a 7-day free trial - **10** — Languages, with automatic detection > "I'm very pleased with your service. Your virtual receptionist has done a remarkable job, and I've even recommended Dialzara to other business owners and colleagues because of my positive experience. — Derek Stroup, business owner" ## Two paths forward ### With Dialzara - Estimate requests are captured with full project details while you're on site - Homeowners get an immediate professional response instead of your voicemail - Your project pipeline stays full without spending evenings returning calls - Subcontractor calls and client updates are routed efficiently - You grow your business without sacrificing job site presence ### Without Dialzara - Homeowners call three contractors — you're the only one who doesn't answer - Your reputation suffers from slow response times despite excellent work - You spend evenings and weekends returning calls instead of resting - Project revenue is limited by how many calls you can personally handle - Your advertising generates leads that go to competitors because you're on a job ## Built for Life on the Job Site From estimate requests to subcontractor coordination, Dialzara handles the calls so you can handle the construction. ### Estimate Request Capture Collects project type, scope, address, timeline, and budget range so you arrive at estimates fully prepared. ### Job Site Call Routing Urgent client calls reach you. Routine inquiries are captured and queued for your review at end of day. ### Weekend Inquiry Handling Homeowners research projects on weekends. Your AI captures those leads when other contractors are offline. ### Project Update Messages Takes messages from clients checking on project status and delivers them in organized daily summaries. ### Subcontractor Coordination Routes calls from subs, suppliers, and inspectors to the right contact on your team. ### Estimate Scheduling Books on-site estimate appointments based on your availability and service area preferences. ## Grow Your Contracting Business Without Leaving the Job Site ### Answer calls any time of day When you send a caller to voicemail, it doesn't set the right first impression. With Dialzara's AI answering service, you can be available 24/7 and give your callers a better customer experience. ### Capture detailed information from callers Answering the phone or not can make the difference between winning a job or letting it go to a competitor. With an AI answering service on your side, your callers never have to wait. Train your AI receptionist to qualify leads and collect important information like address, email, budget, or project details. ### Take messages with clear summaries and transcripts Nobody wants to spend time after a long day listening to voicemails. Our AI receptionist asks the right questions, takes notes on the call, and emails or texts you an easy to read summary, as well as a full call recording and transcription for every call so you can prioritize followups. ## Your Phones Are Covered by Tomorrow Quicker than framing a wall. Your AI receptionist handles calls while you handle projects. 1. **Tell Us About Your Business** — Share your trade specialties, service area, and what information you need from estimate requests. 2. **We Configure Your AI** — Your receptionist learns your services, pricing structure, and scheduling preferences. 3. **Forward Your Lines** — Route your business line, cell, or Google Business number in minutes. 4. **Book More Projects** — Every call answered, every estimate request captured. Your pipeline grows while you work. ## Questions Contractors Ask About Dialzara ### I'm a one-person operation. Can Dialzara make my business sound professional? Absolutely. Your AI receptionist answers with your company name, asks professional intake questions, and handles calls with the polish of a dedicated office staff — without the salary. ### Can it give estimates or pricing? You can authorize standard pricing for common services (e.g., "diagnostic visits start at $150"). For custom projects, Dialzara captures detailed scope information so your estimates are accurate when you follow up. ### What about urgent calls from active job site clients? Clients with active projects can be flagged for immediate escalation. Their calls reach you directly, while new inquiries are captured for later review. ### How does it handle calls from subcontractors and suppliers? Dialzara recognizes incoming calls from your vendor contacts and routes them appropriately — whether to you, your project manager, or a message queue. ### I get a lot of tire-kicker calls. Can it filter them out? Yes. Your AI receptionist can ask qualifying questions about project budget, timeline, and scope. Low-quality leads are logged but not escalated, saving you time on callbacks. ### Is Dialzara an answering service or an AI receptionist for contractors? Both. Dialzara is an AI answering service that works like a virtual receptionist: it answers every call 24/7, captures the caller's details and reason for calling, books appointments where you allow it, and sends you a summary, so contractors don't lose leads to voicemail. ### Can Dialzara send urgent calls for contractors to me right away? Yes. You set the rules for what counts as urgent, and Dialzara can transfer those calls or notify you immediately, while routine calls are handled and summarized for later. ### How much does an AI answering service for contractors cost? Dialzara plans start at $29/month (Business Lite: 60 receptionist minutes, then $0.48 per minute). Busier contracting businesses usually choose Business Pro ($99/month, 220 minutes) or Business Plus ($199/month, 500 minutes). Inbound plans include a 7-day free trial, monthly billing and no setup fees, and white-glove setup is included with paid plans. That is typically 85–95% less than hiring in-house reception staff. ### Can it book estimate appointments into my calendar? Yes. Connect a supported calendar, set the days and areas you do estimates, and Dialzara offers open slots to callers, books the visit and texts or emails you the project details. ### Can I keep my current business phone number? Yes. Most businesses forward their existing number to Dialzara, either all the time, after hours, or only when nobody picks up. If you'd rather move the number entirely, Dialzara also supports number porting. ## Get started [Start Booking More Projects](https://dialzara.com/pricing)